Night-Shift Bakery Lead: Drive Quality & Team Momentum

Dougies Goodies; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dougies Goodies is seeking a Baker Night Shift Team Leader to own overnight bakery operations, lead from the front and ensure the plan is delivered safely and on time. You’ll manage people, equipment and materials to keep production moving and hand over a clear brief to the day team.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced bakery environment, strong HACCP knowledge, and a focus on quality, hygiene and safety. If you thrive under pressure and value teamwork, this is your opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery/food manufacturing or fast-paced production.
• Experience leading or supervising a production team.
• Confidence managing people and making decisions during busy shifts.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality standards.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food manufacturing best practice.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritise when several things need attention.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all bakery production activities throughout the night shift.
• Ensure the daily production plan is achieved on time and in full.
• Allocate people and resources effectively across the bakery.
• Monitor production and take action when targets are at risk.
• Lead, motivate and support bakery operatives and machine operators.
• Run clear shift briefings and communicate priorities and plan.
• Coach and develop team members on procedures and standards.
• Support attendance, performance and conduct management across the shift.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, quality and hygiene.
• Ensure products meet quality, weight, appearance and packaging standards.
• Keep production, quality and traceability records accurate.
• Promote a safe working environment and follow health & safety procedures.
• Ensure PPE use and safe operation of equipment.
• Monitor machinery and escalate breakdowns or maintenance needs.
• Work with Engineering to minimise downtime.
• Keep equipment and production areas clean and maintained.
• Monitor ingredients, packaging and consumables for production needs.
• Track performance including output, waste, labour efficiency, downtime, quality and safety.
• Prepare clear shift reports and handover to the day shift.

Skills

Bakery leadership

People management

Food safety oversight

HACCP knowledge

Quality assurance

Strong planning

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Team coaching

Job description

Dougies Goodies is seeking a Baker Night Shift Team Leader to own overnight bakery operations, lead from the front and ensure the plan is delivered safely and on time. You’ll manage people, equipment and materials to keep production moving and hand over a clear brief to the day team.

The role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-paced bakery environment, strong HACCP knowledge, and a focus on quality, hygiene and safety. If you thrive under pressure and value teamwork, this is your opportunity.